Gas in abdomen after surgery
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Can anyone tell me the best way I can disperse inflating Gas from my abdomen after having Gallbladder removed. Having op on Tuesday and want to be prepared for this side effect
Thanks
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susan80824 elaine68099
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good luck mine is on 29th sept reall anxious.
elaine68099 susan80824
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MusicMaker susan80824
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I'm needle phobic so I got some EMLA cream from my local pharmacist and took it with me to the pre-op etc for blood tests. Then on the morning of the op someone wanted to do another blood test and I got worried because I didn't have the cream on, and it takes an hour to work. So he spoke to the anaesthetist and the anaesthetist said not to worry, he'd take the blood when he put me under, so I didn't even notice the blood test!
When I came round everyone was lovely, and they were really good with the pain relief for as long as I needed it. - I wish I'd had that level of pain relief when I used to get period pains! I managed even the first night without needing painkillers, although I had some during the day for the next couple of days.
susan80824 MusicMaker
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sally_14743 elaine68099
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pit makes it's way out of you at it's own pace .. Generally through your shoulders which makes them ache a bit but nothing too bad . I was a bit of a take to my bed for the first two days after my operation and so I suffered from abdomen gas pain which went off if I walked about . The surgeon told me walk about gently and the gas will leave your body quicker . It took 3/4 days before I passed wind naturally and once that happened all settled .. Try not to fret I took paracetamols every 6 hours after my op and that made me comfortable ... The second day I got fed up watching my husband trying to cook and I put a quick meal in oven and told him to dish it up. Day 3 I was up and about .. Tired but able .. Then I swept the floor and felt like I'd been kicked didn't do any abdominal stuff again learnt my lesson waited the 6 weeks as told by doctor . Although I felt great at 6 weeks my energy returned at 12 weeks felt fantastic ... Have to remember your healing insid
hope that helps
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elaine68099 sally_14743
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sally_14743 elaine68099
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they inflate your abdomen with the gas so it isn't really in your stomach it's everywhere and it just makes its way out through your skin ... Peppermint tea will do no harm and will help your digestive system adjust to no gall bladder..
I know how you are feeling my nerves were shot with years of colic attacks constant nausea and billionsness. I lived on boiled potatoes and boiled veg no meat for several years before diagnosis . But I instantly felt better .. My body just felt clear of a rotting gallbladder .. And I discovered I could eat normally with no side effects ... I cried with fear when they took me down to theatre anxiety and I cried tears of joy when I got in my own bed that night because I felt better.. My nerves have settled so much since removal ...I am calmer and I had such food phobias which have now gone .. So chin up won't be long and you will see 😃👍
jane3315 elaine68099
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elaine68099 jane3315
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dee74444 elaine68099
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I'm 2 weeks post op now sadly I was in bed quite a bit hence my gas has taken ages to disperse but been walking around etc so slowly better.
My nurse said everyone's body is different in terms of healing etc
I drink fresh mint in hot water and lemon as it helps the gas and acidity.
Good luck and it will all go well.
Dee
elaine68099 dee74444
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michelle_34992 elaine68099
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I hope your operation went well and you are resting at home. Wishing you a speedy recovery.
jane3315 michelle_34992
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jane3315 elaine68099
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michelle_34992 jane3315
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Counting down days to my op.
dee74444 elaine68099
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I was both! My blood pressure went quite high before the op and after so I guess I wasn't feeling that great but I was walking around the apt. I am still suffering from gas although my tummy looks less than when I got home I still have a huge tummy so just have to be patient!
Oh yes tell me about that cut! It's healing well so it's a bit comfy but I still feel random shots/pulls of pain just under the bra line! Slowly gets better.
I think I've learnt that I just need to be patient and let the body heal from outside and within!
Heal well and take care x
elaine68099 dee74444
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Thank you for all your kind wishes and for those of you recovering, get well soon, and for those waiting for the op, good luck.
take care all xx
jane3315 elaine68099
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michelle_34992 elaine68099
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dee74444 elaine68099
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I'm so glad that it all went well.
I hope the cough settles down very soon
Rest well and get well soon
Take care X
elaine68099 michelle_34992
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had my staples removed today 16 of them, week since operation and they really stung. Got steri strips on there now
please let me know how you're doing